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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11


N skinner has been laid up with what bid
fair to develop into bilious fever
Sam Hall succumbed to the hot weather
and went down to the farm sick yesterday.
Mrs. W. H. Badgett came home from Fort
Gibson las, saturday after an absence Of sew
eral weeks.
Mrs. w. II Cass and daughter, Jennie,
have returned from visit TO relatives in
Canadian district.
Mr.. and Mrs r. L. Decker returned last
Sunday from their European "trip greatly i'm
proved in health and spirits.
y. A. Deweese, representing chamberiln
a Co, pharmacists, Des Moines. Iowa, was
In the city day OF two this weak.
we learn that Col. T. r. Cromer, q prom
inent cattle man OF northwest Texas, is lying
III at the homo Off o Hall with that dread
disease, soabies
Or Q. p. Linn Ia at Fort Smith as wit
ness In o couple OF cases. W. J. Strange, who
went down with him. has gone to visit his
parents living some sixty miles from that
point.
Mics Fiosslo stephens will leave shortly for
Tahlequah. She has accepted an important
position In the public schools At that place and
will also apply her vocation as music in
structor
Winfield Scott, OF Texas, lay sick at the
Frlsco hotel most Of last week but has recov-
cred ana gene 10 81. Louis. II he hadn't got
away as he did Sam Hail and Bill Halsell
would have killed him with their stories.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
at Bottom prices Paints OILS varnshes Brushes etc
NOTES FROM cHOUrEAU.

Dust TO dust.
DIR. Rucker is the crack chicken
shot Of the town.
-Croquet is again favorite pastime
among our young folks.
Arch Mccoy and wife spent Sun
day and Monday in vinita.
w. r. Cfabtree and family have
been visiting relatives in our city.
g. W. Turner has shipped twenty
four cara Of cattle from here so far this
season.
james NJ. Keys was called to Mus
kogee Saturday on business, being per-
mitted to return Monday.
Quite a number we're in attendance
at the ice cream supper given by Mr..
@. II. Merkt last Tuesday evening and
an exceedingly nice time was had.
Mrs. Cunningham, Miss Brady aud
Miss Taylor, all Of Chetopa, came down
Sunday, returning the following day.
They were the guests Of Miss Quinn,
while in the city.
The Kansas fugitive Of which men
tion was made IN last correspondence,
has since effected his escape and is
still at large. The injured party ar
rived too late to even see his man, but
was allowed to take the captured te am
and buggy for his trouble and loss.
August sth, 1887. SourBBs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
ITEMS FROM FLINT.

Wheat is being threshed. Yield
very good.
The prospect Of fine corn crop
remains promising.
Our district was flooded with whis-
ky during election week. No serious
difficulties occurred.
w. N. Httlejohn and w. j. Mckee
have gone TO Fort Smith as witnesses
in the Anderson case.
"A protracted meeting has Just clos
ed at Honey Hill in this district also
one at Zion. Great good was done in
these two meeting.
The majority for the National can
didates ran from two on the senators
to seventy-seven on the sheriffs, in last
Mondays election. The entire vote
polled was $50. Bunch's majority over
Mayes was 5S.
Last Monday during a thunder
shower, a stable on John Hollands
place was struck by lightning. The
stable contained n mule and a horse.
The mule was killed instantly, but this
horse was rescued from the stable
unhurt. The stable was burned.
The annual barbecue of the Ma
tional party will be held at Clear
Spring in this district next Monday.
The grand moguls will then assem-
BILE and count up the cost, and map out
the work for the next campaign.
Would it not be profitable for the
Downing party to profit from past ex-
perience, and perfect their organiza-
tion?
One Of the Downing candidates
took quite an ohense at our Item" to
the effect that incompetency had its
day With q number Of voters and
that there were men who would vote
for qualification in preference to party
fealty. We did not mean anyone in
particular when we wrote the remark,
but it is all right any way. We don't
take it back worth a cent.
August 7th. PRo-BoSo-ruBLIco.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
oowals. 1. T.. August 5th, 1857.
HOGAN INSTITUTE,
Situated In SaliAe District, Cherokee Nation,
VIII Open the First Monday In September,


VIII Open the First Monday In September,
with a competent corps Of teachers. Mrs.
s. S. Phelps, OF Fairfield, Illinois, a lady Of
large experience and highly recommended.
both as teacher and as q christian lady, is 10
be the principal. Miss Belle Cobb, whose
ability is known to many in this nation, is TO
be the frat assistant.
The board OF directors Of this school take
pleasure In announcing TO the public that it is
their purpose TO have thorough work done and
to secure this end much care will be taken aud
proper discipline enforced. IL is also their de-
slre to meet in part the urgent demand for
present educational facilities, oecAsioned by
the burning Of the Cherokee Female Seminary.
To secure this end pupils will be allowed TO
puraue the same course, beginning where they
were when the are occurred and this work will
be In charge Of Miss Belle Cobb.
Board can be secured for twenty OF twenty
ave girls at Mrs. n. J. CrAwford's whore they
will be placed under the supervision and diree-
tlon Of the teachers exclusively, and will be
required to comply with their demands.
The price Of board and tuition will be ten
dollars per month. but the rooms will be fur
nlshed only with heaters, lights, tables, chairs
and beds with mattresses. Board In private
families, near by, can be secured at reasonA-
BILE prices Tor twelve or hfteen pupils.
The board Of directors of this school hereby
give notice that the tuition shall be free TO all
INDECENT and orphan children whose guardians
shall consent for said children to remain in
school for from three TO foar years, at the dis
oretion OF the board OF directors.
signed by the board OF directors; Rev. Nj.
Crawford. presidents Felix MeNair. vice pres
| identi j. b. Markham, secretaryi W. n Mar
vel, treasureri q. ID. Markham, G. W. Mayes.
John X. Price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
PRYOR CREEK CLIPPINGS.

Sam Mayes' little gill is quite sick
with fever.
DR. Mcbride has moved into his
new house.
Miss Ida Mccoy spent few days
IN town last week.
Mr.. Mcbride, of Arkansas, visited
his sons here few days ago.
"A campmeeting commences at the
Vann school house on August llth.
j. NJ. Hamilton and lady, of Chou
teau, attended the wedding Sunday.
Mrs. Liggins, of Mt. Pleasant, Tex
as, is visiting her cousin, ID. l. Elliott.
Pryor Greek was eniiyened Sunday
by the double wedding of Levi A..
Woodward, of this place, to Matte A.
Condit, of Chouteau also Marion l..
Condit, Of Cbouteau, to Mary A. Jones,
Of this place. The nuptials were SOL
ennized by Rev. n. ]. Crawford. Near
one hundred persons were gathered to-
gether and after the ceremony was
over all repaired TO the dining ROOM
and heartily partook of an elegant re-
past which awaited their coming. Mr..
Woodward, who is the popular clerk at
W. T. Whitaker's store will make this
place his home. Mr.. Condit and lady
started for their new home at Chou
teau on Monday. That their journey
through life may be marked only by
success and happiness is the wish Of
their many friends.
August 9th. GLITTER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A HARD TINES SoIREE. On last night
a gay time was had at the residence Of
Mrs A z Goody koontz, IL being the oe-
casion Of the lizard Times soiree" as
previously announced by invitation.
Not only were the social circles of the
young people present, but quite a num-
ber OF the older heads were in attend
Rnce The amusements consisted prIn.
cipally OF Sames and songs. The sing
ing of Misses Hall and stephens was
listened TO with much interest and de-
serves especial mention. Near the
close lunch was served on the lawn.
each one present fully partakipe Of the
many good things provided for the oc-
casion.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
CLAREMORR TALK.
NeusI Letter From "Iyuea'-. Personal and
Other Happenings.

Other Happenings.
-Decoetlon Charley went to ST. Louis satur-
day.
Our town can boast OF a photograph gal
lery
ID. NJ. Hause received a car Of pine lumber
Saturday.
n p. Lindsey went 10 Chouteau Sunday
afternoon.
&C. v. Rogers and Henry Chambers Arr both
at Tahlequah.
ID. L. Denny says the cattle have quit dying
since Judge MAyes' election.
ID. L. Denny and W. p. Mcclellan shipped
severA. loads OF cattle sunday.
"A lady OF very tender age made lu way to
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. I'd welox one night
last week.
Miss Sue Ramsey took the train Monday
afternoon for Tulsa where she will visit friends
week or so.
james Eaton and Joe Nibbs returned home
Saturday from q weeks visit In the upper part
OF the district.
quite pleasant little hop was enjoyed by
our young folks at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. \. Ward on Monday night.
Several very large prairie hres in this yiein-
ity lately. As yet there has been no damage
done to speak or except to those who were late
putting up their hay.
Even with the mercury monkeying around
the 100 notch the Nationals don't like to ac-
knowledge the mGority OF the champion
heavy weight In the recent race.
-Twoaouples from Chelsea were united In
matrimony by Judge Starr last week We
failed to learn their names, but we are sure
that neither Of the gents was Mr. Strange.
The election is over now. why can't our
citizens get together and make arrangemen ts
for our new church IL has been nearly two
months since anything has been done In that
direction.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A SHERIFF ARRESTED Terrill,
sheriff of rablequah district, on cleo
tion day took Bud Trainor to the polls
TO vote. MarshAls being present de-
manded possession of him on q writ
which they held but the sheriff claimed
to be also deputy and refused to give
him up, insisting that he was already
United States prisoner. After voting,
Trainor left and since that the sheriff
has been arrested for personating a
United States officer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
aNothIne tn EnnnlIt.n

81 have been solliug Simmons Liver
Regulator for the past ak years. My
pronounce il the best ever
used. One Of my customers whose
health was in wretched condition
from a very bad and stubborn case OF
Dyspepsia, used the Regulator and
was entirely cured. am using it py-
self for Torpid Liver, caused by close
confinement. ] ind nothing to equal
IL aud highly recommend its use
&c. 7. Hisey, Druggist, Edinbufs, Va
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

G. w. Willingham. pastor, desires
TO say that his society is struggling to
build an A. NJ. T.. church at Vinita, to
cost about $500. ave call upon our
sister churches for assistance. The
people are working nobly to help
themselves. The foundation is aleady
laid. Many small sums will make "a
large sum-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

FRoM OsAGR AGENCY A letter from
A. J. Greenway, ordering the CHIEF
TAIN to two addresses, says 81 am
again quartered at this Agency. Left
home just as soon as | knew Mayes
was elected, perfectly happy. We are
in the midst OF series of payments.
One just through with aud two to fol-
low as fast as rolls, ETC., can be arrang-
ed. There were three pay ments due
the osages, caused by incompetent
management OF would.be agents" /"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Tho officers Of Eastern Star lodge
No. 8, of Vinita, will be publicly in
stalled on Friday evening August Goth,
by Rev. J. w. Edwards, of Fort Gibson,
and all are invited to witness the cere-
mouy. A banquet will follow these
exercisos
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

THRIcE Convicted. John Scroggs,
from near Chelsea, was tried and con
victed three times at Fort Smith last
Monday. First, of stealing some ar
ticles from q. w. Poole's store sec
ond, Of stealing a small amount OF
money from Bill Strange's postoflico
in the same building third, Of steal
ing DR.. Linus revolver. In addition
10 this, Marshal CarrolI's house was
robbed one night last week aud gold
pen taken at that time was found in
Johns possession. He had been out
on bail.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Five or six weeks ago DR.. G. IL.
Warner appeared at Southwest City
and at once begun running in debt at
all the stores. Two weeks ago be mar
ried a young girl and left town and al
so left his two children. Look out for
him
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

There will be given at the Methodist
church, Tulsa, 1. T., on the evening Of
the 25th of August, a supper and tab
leau entertainment-proceeds 60 buy
a bell for the church. supper 2jcts.
Tableau free. All are cordially in
yited.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Alf Cunningham escaped from the
Greek officials on Tuesday of last week.
II is intimated that he could have
gone at any time he chose aud his de-
parture has been expected for some
time
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Misses Emma Breedlove and May
Washbourne will conduct the public
school at this place during the ensuing
term. The session commences Sep.
tember fifth.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The Telephone of August 5th, an
nounces the birth of daughter to the
family of Rev. NJ. L. Butler, august
llth." That is certainly giving the
news while It's fresh.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
NOTICE.

There will be a meeting OF the patrons Of the
oowala school at the oowala school house on
Monday, August 18th. The object ofthe meet
ing will be TO protest against the appointment
OF teacher recently made by the Board OF Edu-
cation. All are requested TO attend.
y NJ. MUsGRovE, Director.
S. T. FORKNAS, Patron.
Oowaia, l. T., August bth, 1857.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

George +. Davis wants 10 buy
100 head OF feeding hogs weighing
so TO $50 pounds each. Cash paid.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Fresh Cheese, Bologna sausage
and Dried Beef, always on hand At
Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
I B. 4 g. II. SPANGLE,
ChetOpa, Kansas.
Watches, Clocks & leweIry,
Silverware, Spectacles.

All Repairing done in a skillful
manner and a guarantee given. Are
prepared to do the most difficult
work on the Finest Watches. Our
stock of goods is complete. Orders
from the territory solicited. 23
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The Presbyterian congregation are
now apprised Of meeting time by a
new bell, which has recently been put
in place. It's a good one and sounds
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A dancing party was given last Fri
day evening at the home of Col. L. b.
Bell, some miles in the country. Sew
eraI OF our town people were present.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A dispatch received last evening from
TT. Smith conveyed the intelligence
that J. NJ. Title had been convicted
Of endeavoring TO influence Jury.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Notice change of the firm of Bad
gett & Blakeney TO VIM. r. Badgett &
Co. Mr.. Blakeney is engaged in the
hay business. Success all around.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

William Wilson, a member of the
police force and a relative of Agent
Owen, died at Fort Smith last week
from the effects of a cancer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Whalen, the carpenter, is at Fort
Smith, bedridden by an attack Of
paralysis. Ills tongue is SO affected
he can scarcely talk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The corn has about dried up and
much oft has been cut. To. Offset the
drouth we have an increased acreage
and there will be a good supply.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Last Thursday night Lucien Bufing-
ton turned out three horses and they
have not since been seen. A reward OF
$50 is offered.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
JONATHAN GORE,

TUNAIIAN UUhE,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
Commissioner of Deeds for the state
Of Kansas. Will acknowledge deeds
and other instruments, and take depo-
sitions and afhdavits to be used in the
state of Kansas.
Particular attention given to the
prosecution Of pension aud the collec-
ton of foreign claims. Also claims
against railroads for stock killed, &c.
Am in the Real Estate business. Par
ties having farms or town property for
sale will please give me call.
Office IN Opera House Block,
NISIrA, IND. TER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A HoRsE TRADER MURDERED.-Wil-
liam Campbell, who has for years
dealt in horses at Coifeyville and is
somewhat known in this town where
he frequently unloaded his shipments,
was murdered week before last in Me-
Pherson county, Kansas, and his re-
mains partially consumed in burning
straw stack. An employe, Frank
Brink, also Of Cofeyville was arrested
as the guilty party and there are said
to be many dangerous circumstances
connecting him with the crime.
Brink had in his possession 81 400
which he claims Campbell turned over
to him. The victim was shot In the
head and then carried in a roundabout
way fully mile TO the straw stack
which was then fred.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
WANTED!


m o work on the Kansas, Arkansas 4 Fort
hISmith Railroad, now being built from
I@WagneT, Ind Ter. TO Fort smith Arkan-
sas. win pay TO labOrers si. - per day; to
men and teams scraping, - 70 to ~ 90
= Desirable work for rsub-eontractcrs, station
men, quarrymen, stone-cutters, maaons aud
men for clearing Vi ght- Of way, at remunerAtiVe
prices. TwO-thirds OF the work is on prairie
Hay and grain are plenty. Health good
Address, CAMERON & McDONALD,
~ Gibson station, Ind. Ter
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Judge Clark shipped three cars Of
cattle last Saturday, John Hogan four
cars and George Nipper four cars.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

q. w. Green was in to see Tom
Knight last Saturday. lie is cheerful
and expects to be released in a short
time.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Two men we're recently arrested on
a section above Fort Smith for whom
$4,000 reward is standing in Texas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

secondine, who is awaiting trial for
murder at Fort Smith, is sick.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
TOE DAVIS
BARBER SHOP

T1-Is located opposite the opera house
An easy shave and a neat haircut guaranteed.
Ef-Give him Cali.~t1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

A prairie fire northeast Of town Sat
urday night for a time threatened the
fair grounds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Parties desiring advertising space in
the Vinita fair premium list should
make immediate application.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
IL c. BOUDIyOT,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.

wiltfraeslee in the United States and State
Courts.
Ds-Ofnce, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11
LOST. srRArEp on sroLEx.

zach notice not exceeding FiFTY WORDS will
be inserted two weeks under this heading for
FiFTN CESrs.l
STRANED-si0 Reward-One a-yeAr-old NJ
,ey, ass 9ISTei s, Y hanas hisn saai sP9. IN IN
brands Was last seen az Jim Halle about
March 10th. win pay $40 reward for the AMI
NAL OF Information that will enable me to get
t. ttf l.. u. BELL, Ninita, /. 7.
A RED HElFER yearling, no brands; mark
crop and underhit In len and crop right. |
viii pay a liberal reward for the return or any
Information Of the same. JouN l.. DAnERON.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

1t is pretty dry admission, but we
haven't had rain enough since July
4th, to lay the dust.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

One car Of Judge Clark's cattle
weighed 1895 pounds and sold at $500
or 1854 per head.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

The ice supply ran out early this
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11

Read Green's new "ad" in this issue.
The cattle are all right and getting
fat.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-08-11


Read Green's new "ad" in this issue
The cattle are all right and getting
fat.
-
The ice supply ran out early this
Seek.
secondine, who is awaiting trial for
murder, at Fort Smith, is sick.
|
A prairie fire northeast Of town Sat
urday night for time threatened the
fair grounds.
Its pretty dry admission, but we
haven't had rain enough since July
4th, to lay the dust.
One car Of Judge Clark's cattle
weighed 1866 pounds and sold at $500
or $i6.H per head.
Parties desiring advertising space in
the Vinita fair premium list should
make immediate application.
Judge Clark shipped three cars Of
cattle last Saturday, John Hogan four
cars and George Nipper four cars.
Two men were recently arrested on
a section above Fort Smith for whom
$4,000 reward is standing in Texas.
q. w. Green was in to zee Tom
Knight last Saturday. lie is cheerful
and expects to be released in a short
time.
Last Thursday night Lucien Bufing-
ton turned out three horses and they
have not since been seen. A reward OF
$50 is offered.
Whalen, the carpenter, is at Fort
Smith, bedridden by an attack of
paralysis. Ills tongue is SO affected
he can scarcely talk.
William Wilson, a member of the
police force and relative of Agent
Owen, died at Fort Smith last week
from the effects Of cancer.
The corn has about dried up and
much oft has been cut. To. Offset the
drouth we have an increased acreage
and there will be a good supply.
Notice a change of the firm of Bad
gett & Blakeney TO VIM. r. Badgett &
Co. Mr.. Blakeney is engaged in the
hay business. Success all around.
A dispatch received last evening from
TT. Smith conveyed the intelligence
that J. NJ. Title had been convicted
Of endeavoring to influence a jury.
A dancing party was given last Fri
do,, a,.on;u.. - a.. i,a...o af ~ I ID